[Celtjew Libertarian]

The Bible does say God created man, then woman. It does not say he created ape-like creatures, then turned them into humans, although he certainly could have. It's just that isn't what the Bible says.

It does not specifically say that. But it does say God formed man out of the "dust of the ground" or "clay," depending on translation. To form something is not an instant event -- it's a molding through transitory forms to a final one. Seems to me that the "ape" or "ape-like" creature is a apporpriate transitory form, between formless clay and formed man.

Which raises an interesting point... You seem to be saying that seeing man as evolved from apes means imagining God as an ape. If so, does that mean you see God as formless dust?

[mlc9852]

I certainly don't imagine God as a man or an ape. But I guess he would take whatever form he wants.